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Vineyards, tides, and untamed beauty—the Napa River awaits

Ride The River
One-Way, Kayak Adventure!

 

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Ride The River

One-Way, Kayak Adventure!

Let the tide carry you to Downtown on an unforgettable self-guided journey through the heart of Napa Valley.

Choose your adventure:
 2 Hours – A scenic paddle through vineyard-lined shores and lush wetlands.
 Half Day – Explore the renaissance of Downtown Napa and its waterfront charm.
 Full Day – Travel deep into Napa’s northern reach, ending in the serene forested stretch at Trancas Crossing Park.

Why Choose Ride The River?

🚣‍♂️ Effortless Exploration – Expertly timed with the tides and wind at your back for a smooth, one-way journey.
🎧 Immersive Audio Guide – Enjoy hands-free navigational assistance, storytelling about the river’s history, culture, and vibrant ecosystem.
🥂 Scenic Stops & Dining – Pause at Main Street Dock for a world-class meal or picnic among towering redwoods at Kennedy Park.

Launch & Landing Points:

📍 Embark: Carneros Wine Region @ 6 Cuttings Wharf Rd, Napa, CA
📍 2-Hour Disembark: 100 Riverside Drive, Napa, CA
📍 Half-Day Disembark: 100 Riverside Drive, Napa, CA
📍 Full-Day Disembark: Trancas Crossing Park @ 600 Trancas St.

🚗 Plenty of parking available at all locations!

🗓 Availability: One or two launch times per day, Friday - Monday and holidays.  By appointment for groups of 4 or more, 7-days a week.  Transportation readily available via UBER.  We handle all the equipment from start to finish!

🌊 Experience the full transition from salt marsh to freshwater forest in a way you never have before!

Add our Audio Guide + Navigational Assistant to your One Way or Self-Guided Trip for FREE

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Napa River enriched by stories that move with you.  Written by local winemakers and voiced by "Robo (Burt) Reynolds" this remarkable tool illuminates your journey and helps you see things you otherwise would not, while exploring at your own pace. Delight in navigational assistance and immersive anecdotes of local history, culture, nature, and mythology as you embark on an unforgettable journey.

Audio Guide Demo

Guided Water To Vine Tour

Our Guided, Water To Vine Tour delves into the influence of the San Pablo Bay breeze on wine flavors, the volcanic peaks, the uplifted ocean floor, and the ancient sturgeon that have navigated these waters since the age of dinosaurs. Jack London once pursued oyster pirates here during his time on the fish patrol, and Coppola completed one of his films on this very site.


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Free Corporate & Group Planning Guide

Your team deserves a one-of-a-kind outing they'll never forget. And you deserve an easy way to plan it. All the info you need to get started is right here.

 
PRIVATE EVENT OPTION:
Private River Cottage & Grounds
Charcuterie & Wine Tasting on-site
Guided Tour of Fagan Preserve
Launch pad for hiking, bicycling
and wineries
 

For private group inquiries, call 707-200-5511 to book

Three NVP tour options
Liquid Logic sit-inside tandem or single kayaks with open cockpit and framed, elevated seats for extra back support and dryness.  Paddle boards. Or, handcrafted, wooden whale boat (4- 6 seater) with a personal guide *available in Fall Season.
Provisions

Kayak or SUP, paddles, life jacket, on-shore instruction & overview. Dry bags & cell phone lanyard for convenient photo ops, upon request.

Requirement
Prior kayaking experience isn't mandatory for most launch times.  Reasonable level of physical fitness and athleticism is recommended.  Adults paddling with kids must have prior kayaking experience.   

PRICING INCLUDES A $20 NON-REFUNDABLE BOOKING FEE. Gratuity is not included, please tip your guide.

Group 139@2x-1

Timing is everything. Reserve Your Spot!

Fagan Marsh State Marine Park is located in the Los Carneros AVA where champagne grapes are grown in Napa Valley.  Now the largest, contiguous tidal estuary on the West Coast, composing 15,000 acres, it is a major stop along the Pacific Flyway.  You will explore the eastern edge of the Napa-Sonoma Marsh with sweeping views of Mt Tam, Mt Diablo, Atlas Peak & Mt. Veeder.    

NAPA VALLEY PADDLE

Napa Valley Paddle
Los Carneros, Napa Valley

California

707.200.5511

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